Adult Vacations: Why Couples Who Travel Have Better Sex

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When is the last time you enjoyed one of those much-deserved adult vacations? You know, a trip for just you and your significant other, no kids, no meetings, no obligations. If you’re in a relationship, you probably know there are plenty of benefits that come with traveling as a couple—(and you definitely know the importance …

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Why a Fall Wedding in New England is Magical

Congratulations! You’re engaged and officially starting the journey of planning a wedding! Although at times, this journey may seem impossible or frustrating, wedding planning can be a fun and rewarding experience. Before you can say yes to the wedding dress, or think about renting a suit or tuxedo, there are two important questions everyone will …

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Why Travel Romania: An (Almost) Undiscovered Destination

Where are you again?  My own mother keeps forgetting the exact country, but when I remind her we’re in the region of Transylvania, that rings a bell. It seems that to a lot of people, to travel to Romania is to go seriously off-the-beaten-path destination. I think that must be the case, and although I …

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How to Create a Romantic Wales Road Trip

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We like romance. And we like adventure. The perfect combination of these two is what dictates our travels, and we seek them in every experience, even the everyday ones. While spending a few months in the UK in autumn 2016, we knew we wanted to explore some of the areas we hadn’t seen before. We’ve …

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Take the Adirondack Train to Montreal for a Romantic Weekend Escape

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This article on the Adirondack train to Montreal is written in partnership with Amtrak.  Sometimes we yearn for a quick getaway. While we certainly love jetting off across the sea and exploring a new country on a long vacation, travel doesn’t have to be a major undertaking. In fact, a simple weekend escape somewhere new …

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10 Books to Kindle Your Wanderlust

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Nathan and I are both avid readers. We have a stack of books in our bedroom that we’ll never get through, and yet we can never seem to pass up a chance to buy more (only at used book stores, of course, we ARE budget travelers!). Together, we’ve read a large number of books, across …

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The Best Cheap Eats in Asheville, NC

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Originally written in September 2015. We’ve lived in Asheville, North Carolina for the better part of a year now. As digital nomads on a budget, we Two Drifters work hard to stay within our financial means, so finding cheap eats in Asheville was key. WE LOVE FOOD, and are always on the search for delicious …

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Breweries in Maine & Massachusetts

Looking for craft beer in New England? You can barely turn a corner without stumbling into one great brewery or another. From north to south and east to west, all six states of New England are home to amazing beers and ciders. In this post, we highlight some of the local favorites suggested by fellow …

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7 Things NOT To Do in Prague

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It has been nearly 4 years since I visited Prague, Czech Republic. I was on my very first international trip, backpacking through Europe with my best friend Ryan. Although I don’t remember all of the good things about Prague, I must say that certain negative aspects definitely stand out. Don’t get me wrong. Prague is beautiful, …

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